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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.68, 448.02 and 106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.68, 448.02 and 106.30 is: 159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.68 : 448.02 = 106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.68/448.02 = 106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.68x = 448.02 × 106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.68x = 47,624.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,624.53/298.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.45

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